WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, legislation led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and John Garamendi (D-CA) to protect U.S. ports and shippers from the Chinese Communist Party’s influence passed the U.S. House overwhelmingly. The bill prohibits U.S. ports from using Chinese state-sponsored LOGINK software, allows the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to investigate foreign… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Resource & Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd from 2-6 pm at the KO Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 4th Avenue Southeast. All job seekers are welcome to attend. Business owners and managers who have resources or career opportunities for displaced workers or job seekers can… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says a warm February led to increased snowmelt and runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa. However, Nicole Sorensen with the Corp’s Missouri River Regulation Team says the 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the basin continues to be below average. Sorensen says there… Read more »

WARNER, S.D.(Press Release)- Today I am Honored to announce my campaign for the State of South Dakota, House of Representatives, for District #1. My life of service started soon after I graduated early from Aberdeen Central High School. I served by enlisting in the United States Navy and attended one of the most difficult training… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The state epidemiologist for South Dakota says flu activity around the state is still in the “moderate” category. Dr. Joshua Clayton says the most recent weekly report shows a lot of cases still being reported. Clayton says COVID-19 is still around too, although to a much lesser extent that seasonal influenza. Dr. Clayton says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday, going after Democratic leadership on their position regarding what’s happening in Israel. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer(N.Y.) last week called on new elections in Israel.  Senator Thune called this inappropriate. Senator Thune called out leadership for not going after Iran who’s helping… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)- Governor Kristi Noem appeared in front of the House Committee on Agriculture discussing China’s influence on the ag industry. Governor Noem talks about what China done with other aspects of food supply in the U.S. Noem tells the committee China is now interested in purchasing ag land across the country. Noem told… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Campaign School workshop, originally scheduled for March 27th, has been postponed to April 16th. The original time and location will remain the same – 11 am to 4 pm at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce conference room, 514 South Main Street. This event is hosted by the Chamber and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem will host a town hall in Mobridge. The town hall will begin at 10:30am CT at Plains Family Restaurant. WHAT: Gov. Noem to Host Town Hall in Mobridge WHEN: Friday, March 22, 2024, at 10:30am CT WHERE: Plains Family Restaurant (860 W Grand Crossing, Mobridge, SD,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Donald Trump cruised to easy wins in five Republican presidential primaries on Tuesday.  South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is surprised that Trump is the last Republican candidate standing this early in the process. Thune says there is a clear choice for American voters this November. Trump won Republican presidential primaries in… Read more »